The Miami Dolphins' season changed last Aug. 3 when quarterback Ryan Tannehill tore an ACL in a training camp practice. Miami scrambled to find stability in pulling Jay Cutler out of retirement, but a five-game losing streak in the middle of the season wiped out a 4-2 start and eventually led to a 6-10 finish. With Tannehill back in 2018, how much better can the Dolphins be?

Unlike last season, one hopes weather will not force the Dolphins from playing their regular-season opener. Miami has won four of its past five games to begin the season, so history is on its side. Record: 1-0

An upset over Aaron Rodgers? It happened the last time the Dolphins visited Lambeau Field, in 2010. Cameron Wake had three sacks and six quarterback hits. He also happens to still play for the Dolphins. Record: 6-4

Gase said the Dolphins’ lackluster performance in last season’s finale against Buffalo prompted many of this offseason’s changes. But has Miami adequately replaced the players it jettisoned? Record: 7-5

Week 14: Sunday, Dec. 9, vs. New England Patriots, 1 p.m. ET

The Patriots have lost four of their past five trips to South Florida, and Hard Rock Stadium is often a house of horrors for Tom Brady. Record: 8-5